DRYSUIT USER`S MANUAL
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1. Hose 33 training preparation and procedures INTRODUCTION Safety instructions 6 Use the correct amount of insulation for the water conditions you are diving in and your exercise rate 7 Your weighting should allow you to make a decompression at ten feet at the completion of your dive with a tank containing 500 psi of air or less Determine the appropriate weight needed to attain neutral buoyancy by for example a pool dive Weight yourself at neutral buoyancy with an empty tank An increased salinity in the water requires more weight 8 Check your valves hose zipper and seals before each dive 9 Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the suit regularly At least once a year have the suit valves and hose serviced by a qualified dealer service but more frequently if the suit is in heavy or extraordinary use 10 Know your limitations and do not exceed them A WARNING Risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions The drysuit materials can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions to individuals sensitive to these materials Consult medical advise if in doubt A WARNING Diving with a drysuit can be extremely dangerous Do not attempt to use this drysuit without prior training and certification by a qualified and certified instructor and use of all necessary and appropriate equipment INTRODUCTION Description A drysuit is a suit which protects its wearer by the exclusion of water and contam2. damaged area 8 21 22 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Storage and maintenance CAUTION 6 Store the suit Fold sleeves around the suit Put the suit in the bag and close it carefully Risk of severe damage to the drysuit or its equipment leading to malfunction if the suit is not properly stored and maintained Follow the instructions in this chapter 1 Clean the suit Rinse with fresh water or a mild soap solution Do not forget to rinse valves as a GSI ZS gt ae CAUTION described in this chapter fo Risk of severe damage to drysuit parts made of rubber leading to 2 Dry the suit before storage leakage and taring if the suit is exposed to ozone or solvents The To dry the inside wrap the suit inside out TVA j drysuit must be stored away from light with no ozone generators if necessary AA electrical equipment or chemical solvents present 3 Use unscented talcum powder on latex parts Do not use silicone lubricants 4 Lubricate the zipper The only acceptable lubricant is the one recommended by Viking and the zipper manufacturer a fluid and a wax Apply the fluid to the inner elements Use wax sparingly Close and open the zipper carefully twice Under no circumstance should silicone spray be used on the zipper or any other portion of the suit 5 Roll up the suit Roll up the suit starting with the feet The zipper should be open during storage 23 24 MAINTENANCE Valves l Main
3. oil and grease Thoroughly sand down all new dry suit parts where they will be glued Clean sanded area with heptane or white gas Gluing Apply a thin layer of glue on both surfaces to be glued Let dry for 15 minutes Apply a second layer of glue and let dry a minimum of 15 minutes or until tacky 11 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT Neutralizing Neutralize excessive glue by applying unscented talcum powder Curing Curing time will vary with room temperature At 20 C 68 F a minimum of 60 minutes is required but the repair area should not be stressed for 3 hours and will be fully cured in 24 hours If possible avoid using the suit for 24 hours after a major repair 1 Clothtape 2 Suit material coated side 3 Fabric 4 Latex 12 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT REPAIRING A DRYSUIT How to mix the Trelleborg 2 component glue Tools for repairs Immediately before use the hardener These wooden tools are handy equipment for major repairs of latex should be mixed thoroughly with the parts glue Add 1 part hardener to 10 parts A Cylinder with spherical top for changing of latex hoods and glue Use the measuring cup provided neckseals The mixed glue can be used only as long B Topped cone for changing of latex cuffs All measurements in as it is fluid approximately 2 hours cm and inches WARNING The glue and hardener may be harmful to your health by inhalation or skin contact or contact w
4. 3 Before taking off a latex hood Put your hands inside the suit between the neckseal and your neck Push out the latex and pull over your head 4 Take off the hood Grasp the neck seal through the face opening and pull hood and neck seal over the head Pull the suit material but avoid pulling the latex directly particularly with the finger nails 5 Release latex cuffs Release cuffs by gripping the material of the suit and pull in a smooth and easy movement Pull the suit material if necessary but avoid pulling the latex directly particularly with the finger nails 6 Step out of the suit Note Information on how to take care ofthe suit after diving is given in thechapter on MAINTENANCE 10 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT Gluing general rules Wherever possible drysuit repairs should be undertaken by a qualified drysuit repair service If the drysuit owner undertakes any repairs the following procedures should be followed to ensure that proper techniques are employed Repairing a drysuit Do not inhale glue or hardener See warnings in this manual and on glue container Use only glue recommended by Trelleborg Other types of glue may damage the suit material For minor repair patching use glue polyurethane suits or vulcanisation solution rubber suits supplied with the Trelleborg repair kit Gluing preparation Ensure damaged area is dry Clean the surface to be glued Remove remains of old loose glue
5. Assembly of hose to low pressure port The inflator hose must be connected to a LOW pressure port on the regulator s first stage or to another source of low pressure air Maximum working pressure is 15 Bar 225 psi The inflator hose is manufactured with UNF 3 8 coupling 2 Storage of hose Avoid bending the hose too sharply Do not bend the hose below the minimum radius of 4 cm 1 5 ee KY TRELLEBORG Trelleborg Protective Products AB P O Box 1520 SE 271 OO Ystad Sweden Phone 46 411 67940 Fax 46 411 15285 E mail protective trelleborg com www vikingdiving com Trelleborg Protective Products AB 0306
6. couple of metres yards turn the valve lid clockwise 1 4 turn and add as little air to the suit as needed to relieve suit squeeze 7 Gain neutral buoyancy While swimming at the same depth you do not have to adjust the outlet valve Gain neutral buoyancy and swim relaxed 27 DRYSUIT DIVING 8 Descending If you wish to descend roll over on your right side so the outlet valve and left shoulder is at the highest point allowing the valve to exhaust some air Your buoyancy will decrease and you will slowly sink Stop your descent To prevent further venting of suit air re turn to normal swimming position and if necessary add a little air to the suit to regain neutral buoyancy 9 Ascending Slow your ascent While ascending or swimming towards shallow water the outlet valve will release expanding suit air in proportion to the decrease in ambient pressure If you are properly weighted you should be able to control your rate of ascent simply by raising or lowering your upper left arm and the exhaust valve To slow your ascent lift your upper left arm so the valve is at the highest point and can exhaust air freely Additional venting If additional venting is necessary fully open the valve counter clockwise or the valve can be manually depressed to obtain the same result 28 DRYSUIT DIVING Extra lift during ascent If you want extra lift during ascent simply lower the valve by bringin
7. other items which could tear the latex seals CAUTION Sharp objects can tear the suit material with risk of leakage or malfuntion Remove all sharp objects 2 Step into the suit feet first This may be easier to do from a sitting posi tion 3 Adjust the cufts Put your arms one at a time through the sleeves and slide your hands into the latex cuffs so the seals are smoothly seated on your wrist Pull the suit material if necessary but avoid pulling directly on the latex particu larly with the finger nails DRESSING 4 Pull the hood over your head Put your hands from the outside of the hood and neckseal Pull apart and slide the hood onto your head 5 Adjust the neckseal and hood Adjust the neckseal by folding it smoothly downwards around your neck Make certain there are no wrinkles or folds which could allow water to enter Also adjust the hood around your face so that your mask will attach to your face skin only Make certain there is no hair or thermal inner hood sticking out under the hood 6 Close the zipper Make sure that the person who closes your zipper is careful not to catch any underwear material in the zipper teeth 7 Connect the inflator hose Make certain that the inflator hose does not interfere with the operation of or access to any other equipment DRESSING Check before entering the water 1 Connect the inflator hose to the valve Check that the inflator hose is pro
8. protection Note See also the chapter on drysuit diving for more thorough information on how to adjust weights for the right buoyancy A WARNING Diving with defective equipment can cause injury or death Do not dive if any equipment fails to function as intended Have them repaired or replaced at an authorised dive shop DRESSING Hoods The hood protects your head and neck from getting cold Choose a proper hood best fitted for the conditions where you dive Gloves and mitts Keep your hands warm in order to be able to control your equipment during the dive Use dry gloves or mittens with separate liners that together with cuff rings can connect to the suit Gloves with wool liners will protect down to approx 10 C In colder water mittens or better insulated gloves are recommended A WARNING Diving with new and unfamiliar equipment can be extremely dangerous Always practise your drysuit diving skills with new equipment under controlled conditions supervised by a qualified and certified instructor DRESSING Installation of cuff rings 1 Insert the inner ring Insert the plastic inner ring with grooved edge first down the sleeve until the forward edge rests under the latex cuff a little below the sleeve end 2 Place the outer ring Slide the rubber outer ring over the latex cuff and inner ring locking it into place by pressing it up and over the edge of the inner ring The dis
9. the leak by using soapy water or by partial submergence of the suit in water Mark the leak with a chalk before deflating the suit Verify repairs After repairs allow 3 hours for curing and then carry out another pressure test to ascertain the integrity of the suit CAUTION Risk of damage to the suit material due to over inflating Do not over inflate the suit 15 REPAIRINGA DRYSUIT Gluing preparations Wherever possible drysuit repairs should be undertaken by a qualified drysuit repair service If the drysuit owner undertakes any repairs the following procedures should be followed to ensure pro per techniques are employed 1 Remove the tape On suits with tape around the la tex cuffs remove tape by using cleaning solvents Use heptane or white gas A WARNING Risk of eye injury from contact with solvent Wear proper eye covers to protect your eyes 2 Remove the cuff Pull latex until old glue releases 3 Sand new latex Sand new latex 20 mm 3 4 on in side and when using tape 12 mm 1 2 on outside as well Sand also suit sleeve 25 mm 16 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT REPAIRING A DRYSUIT Gluin 4 Clean with solvent Clean all surfaces to be glued 1 Apply two layers of glue Use heptane or white gas Apply two layers of glue with 15 minutes drying time for each layer both on the inside of the new latex cuff and on the outside of the sleeve A WARNING R
10. with a little air in the suit to assure positive buoyancy for sur face flotation 3 Check buoyancy for proper weighting Empty your separate bouyancy compen sation device buoyancy aid BCD See your BCD manual Open the valve completely by turning the valve lid counter clockwise Raise the valve to the highest point allowing air to exhaust A WARNING Diving with a drysuit can be extremely dangerous Do not attempt to use this drysuit without prior specialized training and certification by a qualified and certified diving instructor Use all necessary and appropriate equipment 26 DRYSUIT DIVING 4 Weights Add weight until you are slightly negative 0 5 1 0 kg 1 2 lbs heavier than neu tral Normally the diver will need 8 14 kg 18 30 lbs of weight depending on the type of underwear worn diving equipment used and type of diving being done Remember to add the weight you will need to compensate for the weight you will lose through consumed tank air Your weighting should allow you to make a decompression at ten feet at the completion of your dive with a tank con taining 500 psi of air or less You should now be properly weighted 5 Allowing you to descend When you are ready to descend open the outlet valve turn the lid counter clockwise Raise your upper left arm so the outlet valve is at the highest point allowing suit air to exhaust 6 Relieve suit squeeze When you have descended a
11. DRYSUIT USER S MANUAL JN WARNING Read this manual before using this suit Retain the manual in a safe place for the lifetime of the garment Contact the manufacturer if any aspect of the information given in this manual is unclear or you require further information INTRODUCTION Welcome to this Users Manual It is intended for users of Viking drysuits All procedures described in this manual require adequate skill and knowledge in the use of drysuits through training by a qualified and certified instructor In the manual risks to persons or equipment are indicated by the following types of notices A WARNING A warning notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may cause injury or death Warning notices are de signed in the style of this notice CAUTION A cautionary notice indicates a situation which may cause damage or malfunction to material or equipment Cautionary notices are designed in the style of this notice A WARNING Diving with a drysuit can be extremely dangerous Do not attempt to use this drysuit without prior training and certification by a qualified and certified instructor and use of all necessary and appropriate equipment INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Table of Contents Safety instructions 1 INTRODUCTION These guidelines are recommended by Viking Follow them for your Safety instructions III safety and incorporate them in your routine as a mandatory
12. ced at an authorised dive shop DRESSING 3 Check the valve function Connect air to the inlet valve and operate the valve Check that the valve opens and closes properly The suit will inflate if the valve is working properly 4 Check the zipper Check that the zipper opens and closes properly and that no material such as underwear fiber or lint is caught in the zippers teeth Check that the zipper is free from dirt and sand Lubricate the zipper if necessary Use only lubricant recommended by Viking and the zipper manufacturer Sili con spray is dangerous to your zipper and suit Note See also the chapter on maintenance for more thorough information on how to lubricate the zipper 5 Assembly of hose to low pressure port The inflator hose must be connected to a LOW pressure port on the regulator s first stage or to another source of low pressure air Maxi mum working pressure is 15 BAR 225 psi The inflator hose is manufactured with UNF 3 8 coupling Note Avoid sharp bends in the hose Do not bend the hose below a minimum radius of 4 cm 1 5 6 Stiff latex in cold weather use Cold and low temperatures make the latex parts stiff and brittle Warm them up gently with something that keeps a temperature of 37 C to 40 C to make them smooth and easy to put on just before use DRESSING Dressing instruction 1 Take off all jewellery It is important to remove all rings watches and necklaces and
13. g your upper left arm to your side If further lift is needed turn the valve lid slightly clockwise Inflator valve free flowing If the inflator valve starts to free flow at an uncontrolled rate disconnect the inflator hose Emergency ascent If you are unable to inflate the suit or if the suit is leaking air dump the weight belt to gain positive buoyancy 10 On the surface On the surface immediately close the outlet valve by turning it clockwise and add a little air to the suit for flotation In rough conditions you may need buoyancy aid on the surface Use your separate buoyancy compensator aid rather than adding extra air to the suit WARNING Do not use other gas than air for inflation of the suit Using oxygen enriched gas for inflation one is in risk of fire and explosion Using argon there is a risk of this gas getting into a full face mask and the breathing system through the hood This has to be avoided because the effect of breathing argon is more narcotic than what nitrogen is when under increased partial pressure A WARNING Risk of fatal injury from air embolism or decompression sickness due to rapid ascent Do not attempt to use your suit as a lifting device Dropping the load may cause uncontrolled and rapid ascent DRYSUITDIVING Valves 1 Outlet valve Our patented outlet valve is located on the upper left arm of the suit within easy reach of the right hand for adjustment as well as fo
14. inants when underwater Latex seals are attached to the body of the suit at the neck and cuffs to prevent water from entering whilst submerged Various types of underwear can be worn under the suit depending on water temperature depth and diver activity The conservation of body heat using thermal protection in cold deep water is vitally important to the safety and efficiency of divers professional and amateur alike The following chapters describe in detail how to use maintain and carry out certain repairs to your drysuit A WARNING Do not use other gas than air for inflation of the suit Using oxygen enriched gas for inflation one is in risk of fire and explosion Using argon there is a risk of this gas getting into a full face mask and the breathing system through the hood This has to be avoided because the effect of breathing argon is more narcotic than what nitrogen is when under increased partial pressure A WARNING Risk of injury due to reduced body functions when diving in cold water Water or air temperatures below 70 F 21 C constitute cold water diving Water or air temperatures below 40 F 5 C constitute ice diving Ice diving is dangerous and requires special equipment training preparation and procedures INTRODUCTION Description of marking in the suit Field 1 Brand name Field 2 Model Field 3 CE approval year issued by notified body NB number Field 4 CE approval acco
15. isk of eye injury from contact with solvent Wear proper eye covers to protect your eyes 2 Attach the new latex cuff Use a bottle or a round piece of wood inside the sleeve as a form to ease the installation of the new latex cuffs Apply the new latex cuff Avoid streching the latex cuff Attach by using two opposite points and work your way around one side at a time Pull it loose and begin again if it becomes uneven There must be no folds or creases the latex should lie smoothly along the cuff When the latex is properly attached secure it by pressing firmly with the roller 17 18 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT REPAIRING A DRYSUIT 6 Verify repairs 3 When using tape apply two After repairs allow 3 hours for coats of glue to the area it will cover curing then carry out a pressure on the outside test to ascertain the integrity of the suit as described in the section on Pressure testing 7 Service your suit and its parts on regular basis 4 Apply tape Let an authorised Viking dealer service your drysuit valves inflator Apply the tape half on suit and half on latex cuff to cover the joint hose zipper and seals on regular between latex and suit material basis and for more complicated Smooth with a roller Overlap cloth repairs At least one service a year tape must be undertaken but more frequently if the suit is in heavy or extraordinary use 5 Apply talcum powder Neutralize excessive g
16. ith your eyes Read warning note below and follow the instructions on the kit A WARNING Hardener Harmful Contains Diphenylmethane 4 4 Diisocyanate and Ethylacetate Contains Isocyanates See information supplied by the Manufacturer Harmful by inhalation Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin May cause burning sensation by inhalation In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water end seek medical advice In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately Show label where possible Use only in well ventilated conditions Glue Harmful Highly flammable Harmful by inhalation Contains Toluene and Butanone Irritating to eyes and respiratory system Keep container in a well ventilated place Keep away from sources of ignition No smoking Do not breathe fumes Avoid contact with eyes Do not empty into drains Take precautionary measures static discharges 13 14 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT Pressure testing Pressure Testing To determine the position of a leak damaged area of the suit carry out a pressure test as follows 1 Seal openings Seal neck opening by for example placing a suitable sized ball in the neck seal Make sure the seal stretches and grips the ball Seal cuffs by for example placing an empty plastic bottle in each of the cuffs making sure the latex grips the bottles 2 Inflate and find leaks Inflate the suit and locate
17. lue with unscented talcum powder espe wcially on the inside of the latex part CAUTION Risk of severe damage to the drysuit or its equipment leading to malfunction if the suit is not properly serviced Service must be undertaken even if the suit is not in regular use 19 20 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT REPAIRING A DRYSUIT Patching 1 Locate the leak Carry out a pressure test as described 4 Fixing the patch Use a roller over the glued area to in the section on Pressure testing bubbl de press out any air bubbles and to make sure the surfaces are firmly bonded Pay special attention to the areas where the glued parts cross over tape 2 Cleaning Sanding The suit must be dry Wash hands oil and grease must be removed Clean damaged area by rubbing with 5 Talcum powder rubber suits sand paper and remove loose particles only Neutralize excessive solution with Apply three layers of glue allowing 15 minutes drying time per layer unscented talcum powder 3 Patching Choose a suitable sized patch and 6 Verify repairs remove the backing Apply vulcani After repairs allow 3 hours for sation solution rubber suits or two oy th curing then carry out a pressure test layers of glue polyurethane suits on 5 T P the patch and the suit Allow to dry and apply the patch to cover the to ascertain the integrity of the suit as described in the section on Pressure testing
18. perly connected to the valve Check for damage and contamination 2 Inflate the suit Inflate the suit so you feel air entering the suit 3 Vent exhaust air Open the outlet valve by turning the valve lid counter clockwise and bend down to force excess air out of the outlet valve and ensure that it functions properly 4 Close the outlet valve Close the valve by turning the lid clockwise A WARNING Diving with defective equipment can cause injury or death Do not dive if any equipment fails to function as intended Have them repai red or replaced at an authorised dive shop DRESSING 5 Depress the valve Release air from outlet valve by depressing the valve to make sure the valve is functioning 6 Check the zipper Let your diving buddy check that your zipper is properly closed 7 Always wear a buoyancy aid Always wear a separate buoyancy com pensator or buoyancy aid BCD 8 Finally check the water condition again before entering the water A WARNING Falling into water with the drysuit open can cause injury or drowning since the drysuit will quickly be filled by water Always keep the suit zipper properly closed when you are near deep water or on a boat DRESSING Undressing 1 Disconnect inflator hose Disconnect the inflator hose before remo ving other equipment 2 Open the zipper If the zipper sticks do not force it Investigate the problem and remove obstacles
19. pre dive check list If your equipment fails to work as intended Description of marking in the suit ___ VI DO NOT USE IT HAVE THE PROBLEMS CORRECTED BY A QUALIFIED DIVE SHOP Description V 2 DRESSING Insulating clothing and equipment 1 1 Complete a drysuit diving course led by a certified instructor Installation of cuff rings 3 and maintain proficiency by regular dives Pre dive equipment checks 4 2 Use a buoyancy compensator device for surface flotation and Dressing instruction 6 for your safety Check befi i h 8 do de a 3 Know your equipment and emergency procedures Read the l y quip gency p Undressing 10 User s Manuals for all your equipment 3 REPAIRING A DRYSUIT 4 Practice your drysuit diving skills under controlled conditions Gluing general rules 11 until they become second nature Pressure testing 15 5 Never dive alone Dive with a buddy who has a thorough Gluing preparations____________ 16 understanding of your drysuit system Do always have people Gluing 18 on land or in a boat that are able to help you in case of emergency Patching 21 4 MAINTENANCE Storage and maintenance 23 Vie 25 A WARNING 5 DRYSUIT DIVING Risk of injury due to reduced body functions when diving in cold Technique 26 water Water or air temperatures below 70 F 21 C constitute cold Val 20 water diving Water or air temperatures below 40 F 5 C constitute ee ice diving Ice diving is dangerous and requires special equipment
20. r automatic air dumping when the diver is upright It is located well out of the way of harnesses and other equipment On ascent providing the diver is properly weighted and the valve is properly adjusted the outlet valve dumps air automatically to maintain perfect buoyancy control and helps to prevent an uncontrolled ascent A properly adjusted valve will give you hands free buoyancy control The outlet valve can be adjusted to maintain the positive pressure inside the suit Air can also be dumped at any time by depressing the valve lid A WARNING Risk of valve malfunction which may result in unability to ascend during dive if the valve is tampered with The outlet valve does not contain any user serviceable parts Replacement should be made by your authorised dealer A WARNING Diving with defective equipment can cause injury or death Do not dive if any equipment fails to function as intended Have them repaired or replaced at an authorised dive shop 30 DRYSUIT DIVING 2 Increase Buoyancy To increase buoyancy simply lower the outlet valve and add a small amount of air to the suit or turn the outlet valve lid clockwise which will increase the pressure setting and add a small amount of air to the suit 3 Decrease buoyancy To decrease buoyancy simply raise the outlet valve by lifting yor left upper arm or turn the valve lid counter clockwise which will reduce the pressure setting By dep
21. rding to international standard or EEC directive INTRODUCTION A WARNING IMPROPER MAINTENANCE USE OR MISUSE OF THIS DRYSUIT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Follow established diving safety practice Do not dive over the limits of your ability and training Do not use this suit without being familiar with diving equipment and having had prior qualified training Do not use this dry suit until you have practised and mastered practical dry suit skills including emergency skills in a controlled environment under supervision of a dive instructor certified by a nationally recognised instructional organisation and knowledgeable in the use of dry suits Do not use this suit without evaluating the conditions before every dive and making sure they fit your personal capabilities Regularly service and maintain the suit and its parts Check equipment before and during every dive Improper maintenance use or misuse of this dry suit could cause loss of buoyancy control and exposure to thermal hazards including uncontrolled descents and uncontrolled rapid ascents body overheating or overcooling resulting in drowning decompression aCe The Viking suits have been tested and approved by notified body no 0403 Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Department of Physics Topeliuksenkatu 41 sickness air embolism stroke or seizure Field 6 Pictogram with measurements in centimetres Field 7 Request to read instruction
22. ressing the valve lid air can be dumped at any time regardless of the pressure set ting providing the valve is at the highest point of the suit and the suit air has free access to the outlet valve CAUTION The manufacturer does not guarantee the function of the valve mounted in other types of suits The valves and hoses are designed to work together and cannot be used separately or together with other valve types 3l DRYSUITDIVING 4 Inflator valve The Viking inflator valve is operated by an easy to reach large push button It is a one way valve which prevents the escape of suit air from the suit if the inflator hose is disconnected from the valve The valve can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance Should it become clogged with mud or salt flush it thoroughly with water and blow it dry with air from the suit inflator hose Only non aerosol silicone lubricants should be used on the inflator valve and only in the hole of the male connector A WARNING Diving with defective equipment can cause injury or death Do not dive if any equipment fails to function as intended Have them repaired or replaced at an authorised dive shop CAUTION The manufacturer does not guarantee the function of the valve mounted in other types of suits The valves and hoses are designed to work together and cannot be used separately or together with other valve types 32 DRYSUIT DIVING Hose 1
23. s in User s Manual Do not use this drysuit until you have read understood and followed all instructions and safety precautions in the User s Manual a A FIN 00250 Helsinki The suits are CE marked and have EC type approval under the Council Directive 89 686 EEC on Field 8 Washing instructions Field 9 Article number of suit Never dive without accepting your own responsibility for safety on Field 10 The suit s individual batch personal protective equipment every dive number Field 11 Suit manufacturer If the User s Manual is unavailable or lost another copy can be Field 12 Address suit manufacturer i obtained by writing the manufacturer or be downloaded from Field 13 Warning text see page 5 www vikingdiving com VI VE DRESSING Insulating clothing and equipment Thermal protection underwear In order to protect the diver from cooling which could result in reduced body functions it is highly important to dress correctly under the dry suit A The neck area and shoulders are very important to protect Each individual has different abilities to preserve the body heat Adjust your clothing choice of type thickness and amount of insulating layers after your activity level weather and water temperature Wear sports underwear C covering wrist to shoulder next to the body B and over this an insulating dress D It is of vital importance to have the right buoyancy for maximum insulating
24. tal edges of both cuff rings will be even when they are properly seated 3 Put on the gloves Put on the latex gloves and pull the rolled edge over the lip of the outer cuff ring to form a seal Secure with a Viking rubber band DRESSING Pre dive equipment checks 1 Trim the seals The neck seal on a new suit must be adjusted to fit the diver approx 20 smal ler than the circumference of the neck Trim carefully in small increments using a long sharp pair of scissors Lubricate the seals with pure unscented talcum powder when donning the suit so as to reduce friction against your skin A WARNING Failure to trim the neck seal may result in choking leading to injury or death 2 Connect the inflator hose to the valve Check visually to make certain that there is no damage or contamination to the con nector house valve head hose or O rings WARNING Do not use other gas than air for inflation of the suit Using oxygen enriched gas for inflation one is in risk of fire and explosion Using argon there is a risk of this gas getting into a full face mask and the breathing system through the hood This has to be avoided because the effect of breathing argon is more narcotic than what nitrogen is when under increased partial pressure A WARNING Diving with defective equipment can cause injury or death Do not dive if any equipment fails to function as intended Have them repai red or repla
25. tenance outlet valve After each dive rinse with fresh water to make sure no salt sand or other particles are trapped in the sealing surface 2 Maintenance inlet valve After each dive rinse the inlet valve and the inflator hose with fresh water Keep the valve and hose connected and pressurised while rinsing with fresh water Inspect the valve and hose making sure no dirt is stuck between the housing and push button 3 Check that valves are functioning To check if the valves are functioning inflate suit with inlet valve and release air manually through the outlet valve Check that each valve opens and closes properly 4 Service your suit on a regular basis Let an authorised Viking dealer service your suit and its parts valves inflator hose Iji ANARA ASS li zipper and seals on a regular basis At least PR one annual service must be undertaken but more frequently if the suit is in heavy or extra ordinary use CAUTION Risk of severe damage to the drysuit or its equipment leading to malfunction if the suit is not properly serviced Service must be under taken even if the suit is not in regular use 25 DRYSUIT DIVING Technique 1 Before you go into the water Before you go into the water put on the drysuit as described in the chapter on Dres sing Make sure all equipment is in place and fully functional 2 Go into the water Enter the water feet first with the outlet valve closed and
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